Panthers blow out UMD in LEC opener

Dec 07, 2002

NORTH DARTMOUTH, Mass. - Sophomore
Betsy Oswalt (Jaffrey, N.H.) tossed in a
career-high 24 points Saturday afternoon, leading Plymouth State
College's women's basketball team to an 82-52 blowout victory over
the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in the Little East
Conference opener for both schools.

Oswalt connected on 8-of-11 field goal attempts and 7-of-8 free
throws, while also contributing two rebounds, two assists and a
steal in 25 minutes of action. She had reached double figures in
scoring only one other time in her career, finishing with 10 points
at Castleton State 11 days ago.

PSC was never challenged in the game, jumping to a 47-20
halftime lead and coasting home with the win. The Panthers shot 47
percent from the field while holding the Corsairs to a 29 percent
clip.

None of the Corsairs reached double figures in scoring, as
Bridget Bowes led the team with nine points. UMD drops to 1-4 this
season.

The Panthers, 4-1 overall, make their first appearance of the
season at Foley Gymnasium this Tuesday, Dec. 10, when they host
Coast Guard (6:00 p.m.). PSC head coach Lauren Lavigne can reach
career win #100 with a win against the Bears. The win over UMD
gives Lavigne a career mark of 99-66.